Estrada: Is The Senate Guilty of Laches? What do you think? Here is a rather far-fetched theory I’d like to run by all the FReeper lawyers and laymen regarding the debate over the confirmation of Estrada. I look forward to your thoughts and comments. According to the Supreme Court, “[The]'Doctrine of laches,' is based upon maxim that equity aids the vigilant and not those who slumber on their rights. It is defined as neglect to assert a right or claim which, taken together with lapse of time and other circumstances causing prejudice to the adverse party, operates...